Matias Rossi Posted January 18, 2017 at 01:44 AM Posted January 18, 2017 at 01:44 AM I have read what they are in COC, but i dont understand them at all, i got once kicked because of this, could someone please explain me in detail what they are? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernesto Alvarez 818262 Posted January 18, 2017 at 02:34 AM Posted January 18, 2017 at 02:34 AM to put it simply, when you log on the network to do nothing, IE just sitting on the ground for long periods of time or leaving your connection unattended Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camden Bruno Posted January 18, 2017 at 04:40 PM Posted January 18, 2017 at 04:40 PM To echo Ernesto, A(14) of the CoC (regarding non-active callsigns) applies to a variety of situations. Another example being individuals who may connect as an Observer and are using the network as a screensaver of sorts rather than actually actively observing. Cam B. VATSIM Supervisor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Littlejohn Posted January 18, 2017 at 06:56 PM Posted January 18, 2017 at 06:56 PM To echo Ernesto, A(14) of the CoC (regarding non-active callsigns) applies to a variety of situations. Another example being individuals who may connect as an Observer and are using the network as a screensaver of sorts rather than actually actively observing. A third example: signing on as position that doesn't really exist. For example, signing on as a TWR at a field that is untowered and doesn't have a physical ATC tower. For example, If I sign on at HHW_TWR. Well, HHW doesn't have a control tower, so I really shouldn't be doing that because a) it isn't an active callsign, and b) because I would be inactive, I would be wasting the bandwidth in connecting with a callsign that doesn't exist. BL. Brad Littlejohn ZLA Senior Controller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Sweeney Posted January 18, 2017 at 07:33 PM Posted January 18, 2017 at 07:33 PM Additional explanation available in the Pilot Resource Center, which includes ... b. Paragraph A(14) – The Non-Active Callsign Rule: The purpose of this rule is, once again, to conserve network resources. In the past ... some members began abusing (network resources) ... by logging on for unreasonably long periods of time in which they were neither learning, flying nor providing any ATC services. If a supervisor or network administrator determines that your network connection has become non-active (as defined by the rule), then you will at first be warned. Subsequent infractions of this rule could result in suspension and/or expulsion from VATSIM. If an inactive connection has been forcefully removed from the network, the member may have been 'kicked' off the network because they also did not respond to a network Supervisor/Administrator when requested. Additional explanation for A9 unresponsive/unattended connections includes: a. Paragraph A(9) – The Unattended Connection Rule: In order to conserve our limited (and donated!) network resources, this rule was created to stop the practice of some pilots (and ATC) who log onto the network and then remain connected without actually attending to their connection. As a member of VATSIM, you should realize that there is a real cost in providing the network. As an old saying goes, “there is no such thing as a free lunch.” When you connect to one of the servers that make up our network, you are using a portion of the bandwidth that is allocated to that computer. This bandwidth is purchased by someone and it is then donated to VATSIM for our use. ... if you leave your connection to VATSIM unattended, (remember) that you are not paying the bill. Aside from costs, it appears that these rules help ensure that VATSIM's network is not inundated with inactive/unattended connections, or airspace filled with unresponsive/non-participating, pilot-less drones ... for unreasonably long periods. Reasons for these sections of the Code of Conduct explained here: Pilot Resource Center Mike / 811317 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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